President-elect Trump on Monday accused President Biden of making the presidential transition difficult, mentioning recent executive orders on climate.
“Biden is doing everything possible to make the TRANSITION as difficult [as] possible, from Lawfare such as has never been seen before, to costly and ridiculous Executive Orders on the Green New Scam and other money wasting Hoaxes,” Trump said on Truth Social.
Biden announced earlier on Monday that he would block new drilling off the entire East Coast, as well as California, Oregon and Washington state, and block some drilling off Alaska’s coast in portions of the Northern Bering Sea and in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Biden made the move just two weeks before Trump, who has promised to promote domestic energy production and “drill baby drill,” is sworn in.
Trump vowed to undo recent executive orders, although it’s unclear if he would be able to reverse the decision to block oil drilling, considering he was blocked in 2019 when he tried to reinstate drilling in areas blocked off by former President Obama,
“Fear not, these ‘Orders’ will all be terminated shortly, and we will become a Nation of Common Sense and Strength. MAGA!!!” the president-elect said.
Earlier on Monday, Trump also blasted Biden’s oil drilling decision, saying he would “unban it.”
Trump’s incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles told Axios in an interview published Monday that the White House has been helpful during the transition process.
“White House chief of staff Jeff Zients has been very helpful. He has made great suggestions, helped make sure we stay on time with required functions, helped us navigate the labyrinth that is the Executive Office of the President, and been very professional,” she said.
